These little insects you've been swatting away usually arrive in May and June and might be either mayflies, which are also called Canadian sailors, or midges, which can be mistaken for mosquitoes.

Mayflies are small (quarter-sized or larger) aquatic insects. They spend most of their life cycle in water then, as adults, they leave to mate, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

Mayflies, also called fish flies, start life as larva residing in the sediments of river or lake bottoms. After three months to two years, depending on the species, they emerge as winged adults ...

Because their adult lives are so short, it’s critical that there are mates available. Mayflies are strongly attracted to light, particularly white light.

Thousands, even millions, of delicate white mayflies rising from the river in a swirling display that looks more like a snowstorm than summer. But don’t worry—this hatch is a good thing!

Adult mayflies — sometimes called fishflies — will soon emerge Michigan's Great Lakes, streams and rivers for their final act: reproduce in giant, fluttering swarms and, well, dying.

While mayflies have also been spotted in nearby Monroe, it’s Luna Pier that seems to be at the height of the hatch. Mayfly season typically wraps up by late August, and residents say this week ...

Mayflies emerge when deep water temperatures reach 68 degrees, which hasn't happened yet in the Great Lakes. Residents can mitigate mayfly presence by using yellow light bulbs and sealing windows and ...

The White Fly Hatch is just one of many natural wonders along the Greenway. Whether you’re fishing, hiking, paddling, or simply enjoying the view, take a moment to appreciate the magic of summer ...